Urban studies and planning

Thanks for coming to our open day - we hope you feel inspired to study with us and become part of a new group of urban professionals and change makers. You'll find some more information here about our interdisciplinary courses, extensive careers support, our facilities, and some student profiles.

Our courses

Undergraduate

Urban Studies and Planning MPlan(UG)

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code K400
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Gain the skills, knowledge and qualification to enter planning and related professions with our four-year integrated masters degree.
Undergraduate

Urban Studies BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code L722
3 years
/ Full-time

Study the past, present and future of urban and built environments using cutting-edge theories and practices in politics, economics, design, sociology, environmental studies and geography.
Undergraduate

Geography and Planning BA

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code LK74
3 years
/ Full-time

Combining human geography with planning, this course allows you to tackle issues of environmental and social justice within the context of urban development.
Dr Philipp Horn talks about Sheffield as a city to learn in

Learning in Sheffield

Dr Philipp Horn, Senior Lecturer in Urban Studies and Planning, talks about Sheffield as a city to learn in - a post-industrial city linked to the Peak District National Park.

Meet our students

Student Maisie on her placement

I wanted to get some experience of how planning works in real life

Maisie Colloby Placement at Pegasus Planning, BA Geography and Planning with Placement Year

Maisie undertook a placement year, which helped her to better understand what she wanted to do in her future career.
Matthew Lam
Matt Lam

I was ready for the workplace by the time my degree was all wrapped up

Matthew Lam Assistant Town Planner, Deloitte, MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

Matt is now an Assistant Town Planner after graduating in August 2022, and the industry experience he completed during his studies really benefitted him.
Jean-Mickael Hopkinson on a ski lift

Collaboration is so important in planning: immersing yourself in other cultures can only enrich you

Jean-Mickael Hopkinson University of Waterloo, Ontario, MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

Jean-Mickael chose to study at Sheffield so he could spend a year studying abroad and still obtain RTPI accreditation.

We're here to help

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Support

Access the support you need during your studies at the University of Sheffield.

Support for students

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Tech in action in USP

Technology enhanced learning

Our Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team supports students with a range of digital education issues and topics.

Supporting your digital accessibility and education needs

Careers Service

Your career

Our graduates make an impact. You too will find yourself equipped with the technical skills, expertise and personal attributes it takes to become part of the next generation of change makers.

Careers and employability

Get to know us

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Our school 
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Our research 
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Our people 

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The Wave building tour

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Contact us

If you have questions, or would like further information, get in touch.